Update: Facebook tries to register ‘Like’ button (article on FizzLaw)

Update: Facebook tries to register ‘Like’ button

September 5, 2011

Erik Pelton provides an update on Facebook's efforts to register trademarks around their "Like" button.

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Update: Facebook tries to register ‘Like’ button